Report: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Sets Michelle Yeoh to Lead

The outlook on CBS’ Star Trek: Discovery grew somewhat dim with delayed production and the exit of Bryan Fuller, but its first official casting might perk things right back up. According to reports, Crouching Tiger star Michelle Yeoh is the first to board Discovery, potentially in a leading role.

ComingSoon reports that writer Nicholas Meyer confirmed the news of Yeoh’s casting, albeit without specifying the role. The new Star Trek series is said to be led by a female Lieutenant Commander, which could be the position Yeoh fills.

The brand-new “Star Trek” will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966.

Additional details will hopefully emerge within the next few weeks, but what do we make of the first potential Star Trek: Discovery casting?